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Greater Butterfly Orchid Picture taken at Badbury Rings, an ancient Roman Fort in Dorset UK. Greater Butterfly-orchid,Platanthera chlorantha Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Greater Butterfly Orchid

Picture taken at Badbury Rings, an ancient Roman Fort in Dorset UK.

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"Platanthera chlorantha", commonly known as greater butterfly-orchid, is a species of orchid in the genus "Platanthera". It can be found throughout Europe and Morocco. The name "Platanthera" is derived from Greek, meaning "broad anthers", while the species name, "chlorantha", means "green-flowered".

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Malcolm Budden
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By Malcolm Budden

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Uploaded Jul 1, 2016. Captured Jun 9, 2014 15:27.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO100
  • 73mm